SEND Teaching Assistant

Step Teachers; Axminster; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted high-street shopping

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive well-being services

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for a long-term, part-time role starting in April 2026 in Axminster. The ideal candidate will have strong SEND experience, be adaptable, and committed to the well-being of pupils. Responsibilities include providing individualized support and maintaining positive classroom routines. This role offers competitive pay with weekly payments through PAYE, along with various exclusive benefits to support staff wellness.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with diverse learning and developmental needs is essential.
• Ability to adapt in challenging situations and promote pupil well-being.
• Reliable and proactive individual committed to long-term learning support.

Responsibilities

• Provide part-time support for pupils with a range of SEND needs.
• Work 1:1 or in small groups to reinforce learning.
• Assist with tailored interventions according to individual learning plans.
• Maintain positive behaviour and consistent routines.

Skills

Strong SEND experience

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Calm and adaptable

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Part-time, long-term temporary and ongoing role starting April 2026

This school provides a calm, supportive, and well-structured learning environment where pupils benefit from caring adults, consistent routines, and teaching that helps them feel secure and ready to learn. Staff work collaboratively to uphold clear expectations, and pupils respond positively to patient, purposeful support that promotes communication, independence, and steady personal development.

Duties as SEND Teaching Assistant

• Provide part-time support for pupils with a range of SEND needs
• Work 1:1 or with small groups to reinforce learning activities
• Support pupils’ emotional regulation, communication, and engagement
• Assist with tailored interventions in line with individual learning plans
• Promote positive behaviour and maintain consistent routines
• Work collaboratively with teachers and SEND staff
• Prepare resources and support classroom organisation
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and prioritise pupil well-being

Ideal SEND Teaching Assistant

• Strong SEND experience is essential
• Confident supporting pupils with diverse learning and developmental needs
• Calm, patient, and adaptable in challenging situations
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Able to follow guidance while using initiative
• Reliable, proactive, and committed to supporting long-term learning
• Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting pupil well-being

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high-street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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